Political Quotes

Rep. Corrine Brown: “election reform is a priority for the American people and it should be a priority for this Congress. We should never…”

On the recordMay 23, 2001
election reform is a priority for the American people and it should be a priority for this Congress. We should never forget that 180,000 uncounted ballots were cast in Florida last November. Florida has not forgotten. Unfortunately, election reform is not a priority with the Bush administration. The President's administration has shown no interest whatsoever in the issue of election reform. In fact, the budget that President Bush submitted to Congress provided no funds whatsoever to help States update their voting equipment. We send people all over the world to monitor elections. If this Congress fails to act on election reform, we will forever lose our standing as the world democracy. Shame on us, Mr. Speaker.
Said by
Rep. Corrine Brown
Florida
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the need for election reform and criticizing the Bush administration's lack of action.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Rep. Corrine Brown

Dec 5, 2001

We know that minorities are hit hardest in times of trouble and lifted last in times of plenty. But I think it is correct to point out tonight some of the particular problems that are faced by minorities in this country. Eighty percent of…

govinfo.gov
Oct 10, 2002

I know this is not a perfect bill, but it is the perfect beginning. I say that over and over again because, as I stand here today, 27,000 of my constituents' votes were thrown out because of old equipment. Do my colleagues hear me…

govinfo.gov
Dec 5, 2001

I have one question. The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) talked about his mother's soup. Now I need him to know that my grandmother used to do a sweet potato pie, and I mean her pie was the best pie, and those ingredients that she put…

govinfo.gov
Nov 13, 2002

I do have a question for Chairman Young at the appropriate time. I want to make my statement and put it in the Record, but on that same subject as far as the gun provision as put in the Record and the colloquy, can you clarify for me…

govinfo.gov
View all Rep. Corrine Brown quotes

Other voices in this conversation